The international survey of First Phase of the research project Footprints. Young people: Expectations, Ideals, Beliefs has been completed
The data collection for the international survey, conducted by the polling company GAD3, was concluded on December 7th.
The survey was initiated across eight countries: Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Spain, Italy, England, Kenya, and the Philippines. In each of these countries, a representative sample of 600 young people was reached or surpassed.
The results of this survey will be analyzed and published on 29th February 2024.
We decided to start with this topic (religion, religious experience and values) because the partners agreed on the interest of it. In addition, it responds very well with the characteristics of our university, which is Pontifical and the principal investigator of this first phase is Prof. Norberto Gonzalez Gaitano, who works at the University of the Holy Cross. Moreover, in view of the Jubilee Year 2025, it seemed to us that it could be an interesting contribution to learn more about the perceptions and experiences of young people with regard to religion, says Prof. Gema- Maria Bellido, one of the promoters of the research project.
Background
The multi-year project, titled Footprints: Young People—Expectations, Ideals, Beliefs spans over 8 years and consists of multiple phases. It is founded on the ongoing engagement with young people to gain a deeper insight into their values, expectations, and aspirations.
The project entails the administration of surveys to young individuals. The questionnaires are crafted by the research team in collaboration with all project partners, and the execution is entrusted to a qualified, internationally recognized polling company.
